Achieving Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)

Authors

  • Nancy Rothman, MSN, EdD, RN, FCPP RL Health
  • Susan Ritorto, MSN, RN, CRNP RL Health
  • Stephen Kolesk, MD RL Health

Keywords:

quality, patient-centered, medical home, primary care

Abstract

The National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA) Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model, shown to reduce cost, mitigate health disparities, and improve patient outcomes, was chosen for a uniquely placed primary care practice within a residential facility for intellectually and developmentally disabled children and adults. NCQA PCMH recognition was received in April 2023. The model affords providers, staff, and administration a mechanism to recognize and celebrate success and pinpoint areas for continual quality improvement.

Author Biographies

Nancy Rothman, MSN, EdD, RN, FCPP, RL Health

Dr. Rothman is a consultant for RL Health and Professor Emerita, Department of Nursing, College of Public Health, Temple University.

Susan Ritorto, MSN, RN, CRNP, RL Health

Ms. Ritorto is the Utilization Review/Quality Assurance Coordinator at RL Health.

Stephen Kolesk, MD, RL Health

Dr. Kolesk is the Chief Medical Officer at RL Health.

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Published

2023-09-13

How to Cite

Rothman, MSN, EdD, RN, FCPP, N., Ritorto, MSN, RN, CRNP, S., & Kolesk, MD, S. (2023). Achieving Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). Social Innovations Journal, 20. Retrieved from https://socialinnovationsjournal.com/index.php/sij/article/view/6657

Issue

Vol. 20 (2023): Population Health Equity for People with Intellectual Disability, Autism, and Mental Health Challenges and Other Special Populations

Section

Access to Healthcare

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